Dear Parents and Carers

As you might already know, we are excited to be offering the Future Proofing study to all Year 8 at Moruya High School. If you haven’t already done so, please let us know of your decision regarding your child’s involvement in this study. You can visit the following website to complete the consent form online: https://www.fpstudy.org.au/Moruya or return the paper form your child received last week.

This study is being run by researchers at the Black Dog Institute and the University of New South Wales, along with over 170 schools, to better understand the mental health challenges of early adolescence to adulthood. Students in the study will complete surveys and try out mental health apps to identify and prevent symptoms of depression and anxiety.

The results of this study have real potential to inform government policy and the scientific community. For this reason, we are keen to get a good representation from Moruya High School.

The research team have recorded a 10-minute information webinar for parents. If you wish to learn more about the study, you can watch the webinar here: https://youtu.be/Mf2OsMfFKSs

Regards

Christa McCarthy 

Student Support Officer.